Hare Chana and Cauliflower Baked Dish

by Tarla Dalal

Layers of sautéed cauliflower, hara chana and white sauce are topped with cheese and baked till the cheese melts and the flavours emerge strong. Hare Chana and Cauliflower Baked Dish is a yummy accompaniment for freshly toasted bread.

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Hara chana and cauliflower, both ingredients that feature frequently in Indian cooking, come together in an innovative new form. Layers of sautéed cauliflower, hara chana and white sauce are topped with cheese and baked till the cheese melts and the flavours emerge strong. Hare Chana and Cauliflower Baked Dish is a yummy accompaniment for freshly toasted bread.

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Hare Chana and Cauliflower Baked Dish recipe - How to make Hare Chana and Cauliflower Baked Dish

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Preparation Time: 15 mins Cooking Time: 5 mins Baking Time: 15 to 17 minutes Baking Temperature: 200°C (400°F) Total Time: 37 mins 6Makes 6 servings
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Ingredients

1 1/2 cups boiled fresh hara chana (green chick peas)
2 tbsp butter
salt and freshly ground black pepper (kalimirch) to taste
1 1/2 cups blanched cauliflower florets
2 tsp finely chopped green chillies
1 1/2 cups white sauce
1/4 cup grated processed cheese

Method

Heat 1 tbsp of butter in a broad non-stick pan, add the cauliflower, salt and pepper and sauté on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes. Remove and keep aside.
Heat the remaining 1 tbsp of butter in the same non-stick pan, add the chana, green chillies, salt and pepper and sauté on a medium flame for 2 minutes. Keep aside.
Take an oven safe deep bowl, put the cauliflower mixture, pour 1 cup white sauce evenly over it.
Put the hara chana mixture and the remaining ½ cup of the white sauce evenly over it.
Finally sprinkle the cheese over it and bake in a pre-heated oven at 200°c (400°f) for 10 to 12 minutes.
Serve immediately with a bread of your choice.

Nutrient values per serving

Energy	220 cal
Protein	8.5 g
Carbohydrates	16 g
Fiber	1.4 g
Fat	12 g
Cholesterol	0 mg
Vitamin A	393.7 mcg
Vitamin B1	0.1 mg
Vitamin B2	0.1 mg
Vitamin B3	0.7 mg
Vitamin C	11 mg
Folic Acid	3.7 mcg
Calcium	193.8 mg
Iron	1.2 mg
Magnesium	0 mg
Phosphorus	0 mg
Sodium	93.5 mg
Potassium	232 mg
Zinc	0.6 mg